Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run
- Date
- August 16, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
🏴☠️ Never Say Die Run
5K • 10K • Half Marathon
An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run
📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
📅 August 16th
⏰ Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM
⏰ 5K & 10K Start: 8:00 AM
For the goonies, misfits, rebels, and runners
Some adventures never die.
Grab your crew and head to the Long Beach coastline for a retro-inspired morning packed with treasure hunt vibes, beachside miles, nostalgic energy, epic medals, and CaliFlow fun. This isn’t just a race — it’s an adventure.
This special event benefits Santa Ana Hamster Rescue, helping provide care, education, and loving homes for rescued hamsters. Because even the smallest creatures deserve heroes.
Whether you’re taking on the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, your miles will help support tiny lives that need big hearts.
🏁 What You’ll Get
✔️ Professional chip timing
✔️ Free race-day photos
✔️ 3 on-course water stations
✔️ Finisher medals for all participants
✔️ Overall & age group awards
✔️ Retro adventure-themed fun
✔️ Finish line party & DJ
✔️ Scenic beach path course
✔️ Hamster care education on-site
✔️ Adoptable hamsters ready to meet you
This is a beginner-friendly, stroller-friendly, and dog-friendly out-and-back course along the beautiful Long Beach coastline with ocean views and nonstop good vibes.
So gather your crew, lace up your shoes, and get ready for a nostalgic coastal adventure you won’t forget.
Because the adventure starts at the starting line.
🏴☠️ Misfits welcome.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Beach Daugherty Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Long Beach, CA
Population
458,491
as of 2023
Elevation
15 ft
Nearest Airport
LGB
Long Beach International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run
- Date
- August 16, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run?
- Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run is a running race held in Long Beach, California on August 16, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run?
- Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Long Beach, California at 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run
Aug 16, 2026